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LG LG50 Series

The LG50 series is the least expensive line of LG LCD televisions introduced in 2008 that offer a native 1080p resolution. These sets are a step above the LG30s, which have a native resolution of 720p, and come below the LG60 series which add the 120Hz display mode. Above the standard features found on most entry-level 1080p televisions the LG50s add USB support for digital media, which is usually found on the higher end lines of other manufacturers, and a built-in light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness of the television depending on the amount of light in the room.

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LG LG50 Series
MSRP $1,400 - $3,000
Release date March, 2008
Brand LG
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Pros:
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USB2.0 port for digital media
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Decent price for this level
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Fast and easy menu
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Flexibility in setup selections.
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1080P
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fast 5ms response time
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attractive bezel
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Auto Volume Leveler
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Cons:
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Only 3 HDMI inputs
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poor contrast
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Weak speakers
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No PIP
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • 5 ms response time
  • 500 cd/m2 brightness
  • Intelligent Sensor 
  • Clear Voice
  • Invisible speaker system
  • Clear Voice Technology
  • SimpleLink Connectivity
  • USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3)
  • Inputs: HDMI1.3 x 3, Component x 2, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

LG50 and above features

Intelligent Sensor - this is the marketing name for the light sensor that automatically adjust the resulting picture on the television depending on the lighting conditions in the room.

USB2.0 port - connect a USB mass storage device to the television to access stored images and music. Format support is limited, so this isn't a replacement to a full digital media box or computer.

Features Common to all 2008 LG LCDs

Invisible Speaker System - LG has done away with traditional speaker drivers and instead places actuators inside the bezel that surrounds the panel itself. LG claims this creates a "wall" of surround sound.

Clear Voice - the television dynamically enhances the audio frequencies used in human dialog in an attempt to make voices clearer even during scenes with loud background noise or music.

SimpleLink Connectivity - when the TV is hooked up to other LG devices through HDMI that support the same SimpleLink technology, you can control them directly from the TV itself.

1080p support - The sets support 1080p content at 60Hz/30Hz/24Hz through both HDMI and Component inputs.

Models

The LG50 series follows this naming convention: LG xxLG50 where "xx" are replaced by the television's size.

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LG 52LG50

• LG 52LG50 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

• 52LG50 52" LCD TV

UPC: 719192172999

EAN: 719192172999

MPN: 52LG50

LG 42LG50

• LG 42LG50 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

• 42LG50 42" LCD TV

UPC: 719192173019

EAN: 719192173019

MPN: 42LG50

LG 47LG50

• LG 47LG50 47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

• 47LG50 47" LCD TV

UPC: 719192173002

EAN: 719192173002

MPN: 47LG50

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zqbogus

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June 3, 2009
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Pros

  • USB2.0 port for digital media
  • Decent price for this level
  • Fast and easy menu
  • Flexibility in setup selections.
  • 1080P
  • fast 5ms response time
  • attractive bezel
  • Auto Volume Leveler

Cons

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lowbob79

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April 1, 2009
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Pros

  • USB2.0 port for digital media
  • Decent price for this level
  • Fast and easy menu

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Viper5030

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September 18, 2008
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Pros

  • USB2.0 port for digital media
  • Decent price for this level
  • Fast and easy menu

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Omar

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April 9, 2008
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Pros

  • USB2.0 port for digital media
  • Decent price for this level

Cons

  • Only 3 HDMI inputs

Competitors

Omar prefers LG LG50 Series over Samsung 5 Series (2008)
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diablo1981

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September 16, 2008
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Cons

  • Only 3 HDMI inputs

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diablo1981 prefers Sony Bravia V4100 Series over LG LG50 Series
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